• Members of the careers and employment professions, including fellow members of CMI
• Employers who rely upon the professional services CMI members provide
• Members of the public, and
• Internal and external clients.

CMI members bind themselves to this Code and decisions of the CMI Ethics Committee by signing this agreement:

1. Ethical Practices & Behaviors. CMI members will not act in ways that even suggest impropriety. CMI does not attempt to provide a detailed, all-encompassing definition for impropriety. However, a CMI member would not take any action that he or she would not be comfortable seeing described on the front page of the Wall Street Journal.
2. Client, Employee & Employer Confidentiality. CMI members respect everyone’s confidentiality. Members maintain career-based competencies, honesty, and service. Members will not release personal or proprietary information without the consent of its owner or owners.
3. Information Dissemination. CMI members pledge to provide the best information possible to clients, employees, associates, colleagues, employers and the general public.
4. Contractual Obligations. CMI members honor copyrights, trademarks, service marks, and other legally binding agreements.
5. Public Outreach. CMI members educate the public by writing and speaking wherever and whenever they can to help others achieve rewarding careers, teams of dedicated employees, or both.
6. Client, Employee & Employer Service. CMI members strive to give every client, employee and/or employer the best possible service, treat each with respect, and refer those whose needs exceed the member’s professional competency to other qualified professionals.
7. Pro Bono. CMI members provide pro bono services to deserving clients as part of their professional activities.
8. Continuing Professional Development. CMI members continue their professional development so they can offer informed guidance to clients, employees and/or employers reflecting the latest developments in the careers field.